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Father Figure
“The last time Howard saw his two sons was years ago. Now, they're reunited. But the reason he left may tear them apart again!”
19805.01h 40m
Overview
Following their parents' divorce and their mother's subsequent suicide, a teenager and his younger brother are resentful of having to live with the father from whom they have long been estranged, and the struggle to reestablish a relationship is explored.
Directed by Jerry London
Written by Richard Peck, William Hanley
Produced by Ronald H. Gilbert, Bill Finnegan
0Top Cast
Hal Linden
Howard
Timothy Hutton
Jim
Jeremy Licht
Byron
Martha Scott
Hilda Wollman
Cassie Yates
Mariella Flynn
Betty McGuire
Alma, the Maid
J
Joy Hyler
Barbara
Corey Feldman
Bobby
Bob Hastings
Doctor
D
Dolores Mann
Woman in Park
About Father Figure
Father Figure is a drama, tv movie film released in 1980. Directed by Jerry London, it stars Hal Linden, Timothy Hutton, Jeremy Licht. Following their parents' divorce and their mother's subsequent suicide, a teenager and his younger brother are resentful of having to live with the father from whom they have long been estranged, and the struggle to reestablish a relationship is explored.
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